Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

merit badge

/ˈmɛɹɪt ˌbæd͡ʒ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.75 in modern English

Syllables: me-rit badge
IPA: /ˈmɛɹɪt ˌbæd͡ʒ/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which is either sewn on to the sleeve of the scout's uniform or a sash worn with the uniform; hence, the award itself.

Etymology

From merit + badge.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmɛɹɪt ˌbæd͡ʒ/
British English: /ˈmɛɹɪt ˌbæd͡ʒ/

Inflected Forms

merit badges (plural)

Phrases

merit badge college merit badge university merit badger merit badging

Frequently Paired Words

proficiency badge

Synonyms

badge of merit

Questions

How do you pronounce merit badge?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɛɹɪt ˌbæd͡ʒ/.
What does merit badge mean?: An embroidered cloth patch awarded to a youth member of the Boy Scouts of America or other scouting organization who successfully completes an activity within an area of study (the badge bearing an image representing the activity), which is either sewn on to the sleeve of the scout's uniform or a sash worn with the uniform; hence, the award itself.
Where does merit badge come from?: From merit + badge.

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